Smile, It's Your Best Accessory

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

As a full-time worker,
blogger and social butterfly, my calendar is usually filled with at least two
or three things per day. It could be anywhere from going to a meeting, then an
event, followed by dinner and drinks with friends or family. While having a
busy schedule has its perks, it can definitely become overwhelming. Most people
would probably agree with me when my biggest dilemma every morning is: What
will I wear today?!

Instead of constantly
shopping for new clothes, jewelry or the hottest bag of the season, here are some
of my personal style tips that may help you next time you're deciding what to
wear:

Think about what you
will wear each day of the week ahead of time. I often pick out my outfit the
night before, or if I'm really good, I'll have them planned for all five
workdays. This way I can visualize myself wearing the outfit and can even
experiment with what necklace or shoes look best.

Start with an item you
really want to wear and build your outfit. Maybe it's that midi skirt you've
been wanting to wear for a while or a leather jacket because the weather is
perfect for it; work the rest of your clothing around it.

Freshen up an outfit you
wore (and loved) with different accessories. If I really feel like wearing a
dress again, I try to incorporate a new accent colour into the look or change
it up with a different bag or layer it with a blazer.

"Something old,
something new, something borrowed". What are friends for if you can't peek
into each other's closets and exchange some things temporarily? Pair that new
peplum top with a borrowed floral pencil skirt and top the look with your
classic patent leather pumps.

Remember to always
smile! No matter what you're wearing or how tired you may look, make your smile
your best accessory. It will stand out among the rest!

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